In the present study, we found that CCT and biomechanical properties continuously decreased at 2 and 4 weeks, then showed an increasing trend at 8 weeks.
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The HCR showed a decreasing trend throughout the follow-up period ( Figure 7 d); while HC–PD increased within 4 weeks postoperatively and decreased at 8 weeks ( Figure 7 e).